Flexi Baseband Extension Module (FBBCA) operation

Flexi Baseband Extension Module (FBBCA) provides additional capacity to the BTS, increasing both baseband
capacity and RF connectivity of Flexi Multiradio 10 BTS System Module. Compared to Flexi Capacity Extension
Sub-Module (FBBA), FBBCA provides the same capacity as FBBA (for LTE, 3x20 MHz or 6x10 MHz with 2x2
MIMO, enabling 450 Mbps downlink and 150 Mbps uplink data speeds), however, the FBBCA has four optical
OBSAI RP3-01 6 Gbps ports.

Up to two FBBCAs are supported per one Flexi Multiradio System Module, and, 1U high, they are installed side
by side in the bottom slots of the System Module. Adding capacity submodules in the field does not affect the
ongoing traffic.

FBBCA is powered by the System Module core module, and the second sub-module is powered by the first
one. Every extension sub-module is connected to the core module through a QSFP connector. A BTS
equipped with two FBBCA sub-modules provides up to twelve optical RP3-01 6 Gbit/s connections towards RF
units. Mixed configurations with FBBA are possible.

Flexi Baseband Extension Module (FBBCA) dimensions and weight

Table: FBBCA dimensions and weight

Property Value

Height 42 mm (1.6 in.)

Width 220 mm (8.7 in.)

Depth 363 mm (14.3 in.)

Weight 3.1 kg (6.83 lb)

Flexi Baseband Extension Module (FBBCA) interfaces

Table: FBBCA interfaces

Name Purpose Number of interfaces

DC IN FBBx power supply -48 VDC input 1

SRIO/RF4 SRIO extension interface or RP3-01 extension interface 1 x SRIO, 6 Gbit/s

BB EXT (QSFP) Baseband extension interface towards System Module 3 x RP3, 6 Gbit/s

1 x RP3-01, 6 Gbit/s

1 x SRIO, 6 Gbit/s

1 x I2C (SDA, SCL)

2 x Sync signals (FCB, BTSclk)

RF1/2/3 RP3-01 interface towards RF units 3 x OBSAI RP3-01 (up to 6 Gbit/s)

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